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UCalgary Sleep and the importance of sleep wellness for students
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UCalgary Sleep and the importance of sleep wellness for students

The club provides expert advice on insomnia and other sleep disorders

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Documents show proposed new tuition framework for Alberta’s students

Documents show proposed new tuition framework for Alberta’s students

Proposed tuition framework presented to student leaders in late August, may have considerable impact on arts education here in Alberta.

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How AI is changing the workplace
Research

How AI is changing the workplace

Statistics Canada data shows more than one-third of Canadian workers are using generative AI.

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Need a hand? Your guide to student services

Need a hand? Your guide to student services

Here’s where to turn when you need support during your time at U of C.

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Defining a Calgarian

Defining a Calgarian

Beyond birthplace: Calgarians reflect on what it means to belong.

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Leaving the free fare zone?

Leaving the free fare zone?

With the debate over the free fare zone’s future continuing, there are raising concerns about the fate of this staple downtown program.

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The debate over Alberta’s future begins
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The debate over Alberta’s future begins

On July 9, Western Standard hosted a debate on Alberta’s independence at the Glenmore Inn & Convention Centre. This comes at a contentious time, as Albertans prepare to vote on a nine question referendum slated for Oct. 19. Among the nine questions, one  will ask if the government of

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The Weight of the Road
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The Weight of the Road

The record-breaking Tour Alberta for Cancer shows how shared physical exertion can build community.

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Calgary Public Library’s “AI Collaborative Artist” residency generates heated discussions

Creatives speak on the drawbacks and potential of generative AI usage

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Concerns raised for current University AI policy

SU and GSA representatives speak on strength of campus AI policies and outline responsible usage.

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Decoding Alberta’s AI data centres

Communities have raised concerns about water resources, the energy grid and noise pollution.

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AI, the new personal trainer

AI might be a convenient replacement for true fitness coaching, but is it effective?

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A cautionary case against generative AI

AI has made a place for itself in our world, and while many users believe it optimizes their lives; some uses of the technology may be more damaging than they seem.

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AI is here, now what?

AI is a powerful tool that can expand what’s possible for humans. However, we must decide what that looks like.

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Navigating AI jargon and its purpose

AI terms defined and how it reframes its use in everyday life.

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Media organizations fight for protection with Anti-SLAPP Legislation

Albertans are proposing an Anti-SLAPP Legislation to protect journalists and media as Alberta’s socio-political environment enters a “post-truth” era.

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Turning memes into money: The Minions and Morbius hype

Turning memes into money: The Minions and Morbius hype

Clea Anaïs gears up for Folk Festival

Clea Anaïs gears up for Folk Festival

Disney buys Disney

Disney buys Disney

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Top 10 questionable TikTok trends

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I attended a PTSD support group and it wasn’t what I expected

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From paperboy to Mr. Fantastic: The story of Krasinski’s body transformation

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